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92: Stephen Drum — Getting through Navy SEAL Training and How to Perform under Intense Pressure

July 29, 2022 by Cal Walters in Servant Leadership, Intentional Living

Stephen Drum is a combat-tested Retired Navy SEAL Master Chief with 27 years of experience leading and developing high-performance teams.  He recently co-developed and taught “Warrior Toughness” training for The U.S. Navy, which fundamentally changed the culture of the Navy in how it trains and prepares young sailors and officers. 

An in-demand speaker and consultant, who helps individuals and organizations develop leadership and performance strategies, so they can plan, prepare, and execute at the highest levels when it matters most.  He has trained and led U.S. and foreign partner special operations forces on high-risk and strategically vital missions across the globe, including combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.  During his Navy career, Stephen has personally trained thousands of elite military soldiers and Navy SEAL candidates, helping them succeed in severe training courses and overseas combat operations.

We dive into:

  • his journey becoming a SEAL,

  • who doesn’t make it through SEAL selection,

  • his view of discipline,

  • how to perform under pressure,

  • his book “Life On the X” and what that means, and

  • specific ways he leads himself


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July 29, 2022 /Cal Walters
high performance, pressure, discipline
Servant Leadership, Intentional Living
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